#Random House Children&039;s Books

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First-Ever Dr. Seuss Graphic Novels to Launch in Spring 2024, by Art Balthazar, Kaeti Vandorn and James Kochalka

Random House Graphic, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, together with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, will publish the first-ever line of graphic novels starring classic Dr. Seuss characters in all-new stories next year

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A Mighty Long Way by Carlotta Walls LaNier with Lisa Frazier Page

A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School by Carlotta Walls LaNier with Lisa Frazier Page. Random House Children’s Books, 2023. 9780593486757 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book? This is a work of nonfiction adapted for young readers: the story of Carlotta Walls, one of the Little Rock Nine,…

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Shark and Bot: Epic Roller Coaster Ride! by Brian Yanish

Shark and Bot: Epic Roller Coaster Ride! by Brian Yanish. Random House, 2023. 9780593485378 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover graphic novel Genre: Humor What did you like about the book? Shark and Bot are completely stoked to go to Glo-Nuts World, a doughnut-themed amusement park. It has a roller coaster ride called Doughnut Mountain that clocks in at 160…

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Book Review: 'The First Shadowdragon' by Lee Newbery

Lee Newbery’s first book was about the last firefox so it only makes sense that his second book would be about the first shadowdragon. Once again, the citizens of Fargone need help, and they’re turning to Charlie the Great. However, Charlie isn’t feeling so great. Even though he managed to defeat the terrifying Grendilock, he’s still being bullied at school and isn’t feeling his inner fire…

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Balancing Competition

Ten Apples Up On Top! By Dr. Seuss (writing as Theo LeSieg) Illustrated by Roy McKie Beginner Books/Random House, 1961 Life, so many would have us believe, is a competition. We compete for resources, prizes, jobs, attention. We don’t want to keep up with the Jones’, we want to outdo them. There are winners and losers and nothing in between. As Vince Lombardi said, “If winning isn’t…

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Simi Stands Tall by Arti Sonthalia - middle-grade fiction about dealing with change

Simi Stands Tall is lovely, heartwarming, and realistic middle-grade fiction about dealing with change in life and facing it with courage that all kids can relate to. Simi Stands Tall by Arti Sonthalia Publication Date : June 26, 2023 Publisher : Puffin Read Date : June 30, 2023 Genre : Middle Grade (8+) Pages : 118 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. Disclaimer – Many thanks to the publisher for…

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NYCC 2022: Random House Authors at the show!

NYCC 2022: Random House Authors at the show! #nycc #nycc22 #nycc2022 #newyorkcomiccon

New York Comic Con is this week and you can get a list of all of the panels, signings, and giveaways featuring Random House Children’s Books creators below! From a spotlight on a new Afrofuturist YA fantasy series from actor and producer Omar Epps (House, This Is Us, Juice, Love & Basketball) and the 30th Anniversary of the beloved Magic Tree House Series to an interactive draw-off for all…

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Top 5 Children's Fantasy Book Series for Your Kids

A quick look at some classic and underrated fantasy books for young readers this fall! From dark fantasy to magical sci-fi, we go over five fantastic middle-grade books. Check it out!

Hi folks! Hope everyone is still taking the time to take care of themselves. Things are still really tough, so I figured I’d give an easy breeze of content this week. Let’s leave the logistics of this semester’s academic season behind and just kinda talk about books for your kids and family! Maybe some kids are readers at home, or maybe some students just need a new book to pick up, right? It’s…

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Planet Earth Is Blue by Nicole Panteleakos

Planet Earth Is Blue by Nicole Panteleakos

~I received a sample for the purpose of reviewing. Opinions and stories are my own.~

Check out the new release from from Wendy Lamb Books, Planet Earth Is Blue, by Nicole Panteleakos. For middle grade readers ages 8-12 comes a beautiful new novel about a young autistic girl struggling to both communication and find her way in the world.

Twelve-year-old Nova is eagerly awaiting the launch…

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Book Review~ Marsh & Me, #NetGalley, #MarshMe,

Book Review~ Marsh & Me, #NetGalley, #MarshMe,

Author: Martine Murray Genre: middle grade Publisher: Random House, Children’s Pub Date: February 19, 2019 Rating: 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 Synopsis: Taken from NetGalley

.Friendship takes some imagination in this story of two kids who discover they have more in common than they knew, for fans of Stargirl.

Joey wants more than anything to talk to someone about music, to be a part of the group. But he’s so shy,…

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Isabel in Bloom by Mae Respicio

Isabel in Bloom by Mae Respicio. Wendy Lamb Books, Random House Children’s Books, 2024. 9780593302712 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? It is 1999, and 12-year-old Isabel has always lived with her loving grandparents in the Philippines; her mother moved to the United States when Isa was just 7,…

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The Big Violet Book of Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss and Alastair Heim, illustrated by Dr. Seuss, Tom Brannon, and Katie Kath

The Big Violet Book of Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss and Alastair Heim, illustrated by Dr. Seuss, Tom Brannon, and Katie Kath. Random House, 2023. 9780593702987 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre: Beginning reader What did you like about the book? Six Dr. Seuss-adjacent beginning readers are assembled in this “big” book. Dr. Seuss’s Book of Colors…

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KidLitVic 2018 First Timer

KidLitVic 2018 First Timer

What I learned from KidLitVic 2018 as a first-timer. The whole day was much more than I anticipated and made less daunting with a familiar face or three. My aim was to look, listen and learn during KidLitVic – free from the nervousness of assessments. Prior to the big day was the logistics of negotiating ones’ way to airport in one city, from airport in another city, to hotel, round Melbourne and…

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Uncertain Imperatives

Go, Dog. Go!  By P.D. Eastman Beginner Books/Random House, 1961 Sometime in my twenties I rewatched the 1980s action comedy Crocodile Dundee. In my tweens I’d loved its story of a New York female journalist interviewing an uncouth Australian ‘bushman’ and of what happens when she brings him back to the States. There were the jokes about big knives and bidets, and the hints at sex – the image…

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Dum Dum to the Rescue and Yet More Adventures of Little Shambu by Reena Ittyerah Puri, Savio Mascarenhas (Illustrator)

Dum Dum to the Rescue and Yet More Adventures of Little Shambu is entertaining, cute and lovely children’s fiction. Dum Dum to the Rescue and Yet More Adventures of Little Shambu by Reena Ittyerah Puri, Savio Mascarenhas (Illustrator) Publication Date : May 29, 2023 Publisher : Penguinsters Read Date : June 15, 2023 Genre : Children’s Fiction (6-7+) Pages : 124 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of…

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Random House Kids Heads to Comic-Con@Home for Panels

Random House Kids Heads to Comic-Con@Home for Panels #ComicConAtHome #SDCC

As you plan your Comic-Con@Home coverage and consider which events to attend, check out six literary panels from Random House Children’s Books that featuresome of the best graphic novel, young adult, and children’s book writers and illustrators from across its various imprints, including Random House Graphic and Underlined. Comic-Con@Home Panels from Random House Children’s Books BRINGING THAT…